Ray Dalio said that lasting success and longevity come from meaningful work coupled with strong personal relationships that fuel continued growth and shared purpose.
Passion and purpose drive performance
in a message on Saturday X In addition to a video clip, Dalio emphasized that people achieve high performance when they pursue work they are passionate about and build it with trusted collaborators.
“The secret to longevity is having meaningful work and meaningful relationships. I have discovered that both are necessary to maintain the energy to continue functioning at a high level,” Dalio wrote.
He added that success requires “a genuine, shared passion to make what you do as great as possible” and that individuals must work together “with people you really care about and who really care about you.”
In the clip, Dalio reiterated that meaningful work involves passion and improvement, while meaningful relationships create the support system necessary for long-term growth.
He described longevity as a continuous evolution, driven by purpose and cooperation.
Wealth vs. Money warning
Dalio previously warned that rising asset prices did not guarantee real purchasing power. He said wealth only matters if it can be converted into disposable money.
He argued that wealth becomes meaningless when it far exceeds the available hard money, creating market bubbles.
He also shared a podcast clip explaining the difference between notional asset values and actual purchasing power.
Speaking at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Dalio warned that the world was “on the brink” of a capital war, driven by geopolitical tensions, trade restrictions and capital controls.
He expressed concern about growing financial friction between Europe and the United States, noting that while a capital war had not yet begun, the risks were high due to tariffs, fear of sanctions and policy uncertainty.
Dalio highlighted that capital controls are increasing globally and pointed out that European investors accounted for around 80% of foreign purchases of US government bonds between April and November, underscoring the deep links and potential vulnerabilities in the global financial system.
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